A man from Rochdale has appeared in court charged with the unlawful killing of a baby nearly 40 years ago.
Terence McArthur, aged 66, appeared in the dock at Manchester Magistrates' Court this morning.
He confirmed his name, date of birth and address.
Mr McArthur, of Rochdale, was charged with one offence of manslaughter of Tracey McArthur, dating back to June 1 1976.
No pleas were entered at this stage.
The court heard the offence took place in Plymouth.
There was no application for bail.
Addressing Mr McArthur, District Judge Mark Hadfield said: “You are charged with an offence that can only be dealt with in the Crown Court.
“Due to the nature and seriousness of the allegation, I remand you into custody.”
Mr McArthur, of Walker Street, was remanded into custody and will next appear at Exeter Crown Court on September 9 for a preliminary hearing.
